Mine Planning Engineer

Martin Marietta is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Enterprise Excellence team and to provide world-class operations support. This position will closely collaborate with operations and other operations services teams to assist in the safe and efficient execution of open-pit quarry as well as sand and gravel operations. This individual will also support continuous improvement of the business processes and operational excellence across the enterprise. Responsibilities Perform and/or support mine planning for open pit and sand and gravel operations Lead continuous improvement in mine planning through the development and maintenance of standards and best practices Working with operations management and other operation services groups to develop short, mid-range, and life-of-mine plans for operations quarries, pits, and mines Analyzing geological data and recommend optimal extraction sequences and equipment utilization Conducting feasibility studies and economic evaluations to assess the viability of new mining projects Monitoring and tracking mining progress, identifying and addressing deviations and recommending reconciliation plans Collaborating with operations and operations support teams on the execution of mine plans Providing creative solutions for mine planning and site development, as well as cost-effective options for operations management Requirements Hold a bachelor’s degree in mining, geological, or civil engineering Have 2+ years of experience in mine planning, preferably for aggregate or industrial mineral mining operations Have experience in developing mine plans for surface and underground operations Have experience with exploration drilling and geologic interpretation Possess or can obtain a professional engineering (PE) or geology (PG) license Qualifications/Skills Strong commitment to leadership in the Company’s world-class safety culture Experience in mine planning utilizing Carlson, GEOVIA, and/or MAPTEK Mining software programs; experience with Carlson preferred Knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office computer skills Knowledge and experience with Stonemont, Plant Flow, and/or Aggflow software a plus Experience operating UAVs/drones for mine sites, including conducting site surveys and measuring stockpiles. FAA Part 107 certification and experience with Propeller area Superb time management and judgment skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing Strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated with the ability to work productively in both individual and group settings Through strategic thinking, manage and create easy-to-follow plans to guide site planning and development Project management and practical application experience; experience in capital project support and/or management Out-of-town travel required #J-18808-Ljbffr Martin Marietta